Supply Chain Manager | London | Beauty | £65k
About the Role
Zachary Daniels are assisting a client in the beauty sector with the appointment of a Supply Chain Manager.
You will join a fast-growing premium brand leading supply chain performance and innovation across purchasing, planning, logistics, warehousing, and global distribution - ensuring operational excellence that supports ambitious sales and growth targets.
We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for supply chain performance that support sales targets, forecasts and the growth plans of the business. The position will include ensuring all systems and processes are managed, whilst constantly evaluating, auditing and developing them to maintain and improve performance, alongside ensuring the business has the inventory to fulfil demand. The role will manage all aspects of purchasing, logistics, offsite warehousing and world-wide distribution, and will also lead two Supply Planners working across the brands.
Please note this role is based 4 days a week in West London (close to White City) and 1 day a week from home.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the supply chain from order placement to receipt of goods ensuring delivery of product to specification, in full and on time.
* Continually look to improve the planning process which can directly improve stock holding and working capital. Work to develop, simplify and standardise process across the function
* Collaborate with suppliers – developing and maintaining excellent supplier relationships.
* Responsible for setting and maintaining stock targets that consider demand variability, seasonality, MOQ’s, lead times, etc.
* Represent the department within cross functional projects, driving CI through initiative-taking involvement, effective communication flow and efficient delivery.
* Improve the supply chain performance and look for any innovations to the process.
* Work with factories in Asia, Europe, and the U.K. on all PO placement and management. Manage stock levels of finished goods across multiple warehouses (UK, EU and USA).
* Ownership of supply planning across all SKU’s.
* Working together with NPD on new launches - ensuring availability to the business on time and at cost, including updating price lists and ensuring timely communication to sales team.
* Analysis of SKU performance and freight costs to gain cost savings.
* Management of freight and imports across the business. Applying understanding of customs procedures and regulations in UK, EU, USA, and Canada.
* Ensure that S&OP process is completed on time, is accurate, and is efficient in its execution.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a similar supply chain leadership role, ideally within wholesale/retail distribution.
* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of optimising supply chain performance.
* Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
* Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP Business One desirable).
* International supply chain exposure, particularly across Asia and Europe.
* Experience managing new product launches and global freight operations
Package:
* up to £65k + bonus
* Hybrid (4 days in / 1 from home)
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